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Carer's Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

Ceisteanna (1137)

Michael Healy-Rae

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1137. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45816/18]

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Carer's allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who is providing full-time care and attention to a child or an adult who has such a disability that as a result they require that level of care.

An application for CA was received from the person concerned on 12 April 2018.

This application was disallowed and the person concerned requested a review of that decision on 15 August 2018.

Following the review, CA was awarded to the person concerned on 17 October 2018 and first payment issued to her nominated post office on 25 October 2018.

Arrears of allowance due from 12 April 2018 to 24 October 2018 have also issued.

The person concerned was notified on 17 October 2018 of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review and appeal.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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